Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister reveal why Edinburgh is on course to become the space data capital of Europe, in association with Picture Zero.From satellite data to space robots and even landing on comets - they interview experts from across Scotland.Professors, business leaders and students share insights from their work in space and satellite technology in Edinburgh and across the world.www.ed.ac.ukwww.ed.ac.uk/bayeswww.ddi.ac.ukTwitter.com/murraybcollinstwitter.com/kimmcallisterThanks to Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland & Space Intelligenc

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Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

Agriculture from Space

April 13, 2020 • Kim McAllister • Season 1 • Episode 3

How are we going to feed the world when resources are dwindling and population is exploding?

Prof Mat Williams explains that "X-Ray vision" from drones and satellites allows farmers to understand the health of their crops and even predict yield. He's working with the European Space Agency to launch the 'Biomass' satellite with a brand new sensor - and students can get involved.

Sarah Middlemiss, Space Programme Manager at Ecometrica, talks about getting the science to end users like governments and large agri-businesses. Many of Ecometrica's employees come from Edinburgh University thanks to their world class training.

And we can't ignore the fact we're all living under lockdown - presenters Murray Collins and Kim McAllister discuss the implications for sustainability... while recording under blankets.

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Edinburgh: Space Data Capital is a Connect Communications production for the University of Edinburgh in association with Picture Zero Ltd.